HEP Synonyms: 33 Similar and Opposite Words

hep

adjective

ˈhep

Definition of hep

as in hip

keenly aware of and responsive to the latest developments especially in fashion and entertainment hep devotees of jazz were willing to brave any venue to hear him play

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Adjective

Quince’s mid-hip coat is a versatile basic made with luxe Italian wool, while Free People’s slouchier, intentionally oversized option leaves plenty of room to layer chunky sweaters.

— Malia Griggs, Glamour, 21 Sep. 2026
Today’s most successful Republicans hate the Republicans of 2001; today’s hippest Democrats hate the Democrats of 2001.

— Darren Franich, HollywoodReporter, 11 Sep. 2026

Definition of hip

Adjective

The now 65-year-old economist was arrested in January 2025, days before he was set to travel to China with his wife, a Chinese national, and their 6-year-old daughter.

— Eamon Javers, CNBC, 30 Sep. 2026
The realization came buying formula for their now 1-month-old daughter, which can cost families over $100 a month.

— Beki San Martin, Freep.com, 8 Sep. 2026

Definition of now

Adjective

As Detroit prepares to welcome thousands of people downtown for Grand Prix weekend, city leaders say public safety has been a months-long effort.

— Elaine Rojas-Castillo, CBS News, 28 May 2026
For sports travelers, that means the pregame meal does not have to be a chain restaurant, and the postgame dinner does not have to be downtown.

— Noel Burgess, Forbes.com, 11 May 2026

Definition of downtown

Adjective

From stylish home upgrades and confidence-boosting beauty finds to unforgettable adventures and practical everyday essentials, these thoughtful ideas celebrate girl power in all its forms.

— Ethan Stone October 9, Idaho Statesman, 9 Oct. 2026
Overall, the new airport retains what travelers love about Burbank–small, efficient, and relatively stress-free–while adding more space, amenities, and a stylish upgrade.

— Annita Katee, Condé Nast Traveler, 8 Oct. 2026

Definition of stylish

Adjective

Everyone’s putting on a cool, with-it surface while paddling like mad underneath.

— Olivia Waite, New York Times, 30 Apr. 2025
The line felt dumb and flaccid, derivative in an irritating rather than with-it sense, and lacking the transgression found in good gallows humor.

— Lauren Michele Jackson, The New Yorker, 27 Feb. 2025

Definition of with-it

Adjective

The Marché des Enfants Rouges, tucked away on Rue de Bretagne in the fashionable Marais neighborhood, is the oldest covered food market in Paris and a favorite among locals and visitors alike.

— Alessia Armenise, Condé Nast Traveler, 12 Oct. 2026
Many of them were designed with a specific activity in mind, like hiking or running, and the fashionable crowd adopted them as outfit enhancers.

— Renata Joffre, Glamour, 9 Oct. 2026

Definition of fashionable

Adjective

But, big question, would Costello have fit in with the very un-groovy CBS corporate culture?

— Devon Ivie, Vulture, 5 Oct. 2026
Our staffers have spent years testing wool rugs in their personal spaces, from low-key flatweaves to groovy shag piles, and picked up plenty of insights on styling and maintaining them along the way.

— Julia Harrison, Architectural Digest, 26 Sep. 2026

Definition of groovy

Adjective

The look is solid, smart, elegant, hitting a summer sweet spot that means guests come back again and again.

— Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 12 Oct. 2026
Perhaps in the hands of a smarter comedian, this contradiction could in itself be a compelling source of comedy to mine.

— Charu Sinha, Vulture, 11 Oct. 2026

Definition of smart

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